HC Deb 08 December 1893 vol 19 c818
DR. FARQUHARSON (Aberdeenshire, W.)

I beg to ask the Secretary for Scotland whether, after the alterations made in the Scottish Fishery Bill it can still be regarded as a non-contentious measure; and whether the Government intend to proceed with its consideration during the present Session of Parliament?

MR. BUCHANAN (Aberdeenshire, E.)

May I ask whether in its present state there is anything left in the Bill worth fighting for?

THE SECRETARY FOR SCOTLAND (Sir G. TREVELYAN,) Glasgow, Bridgeton

The Scottish Fishery Bill, as far as the House of Commons are concerned, is a non-contentious measure if ever there was one. The Bill, as my hon. Friend knows, has not yet gone through its stages in the House of Lords. When it comes back to this House, the Government will consider what course will be adopted.